Vaz 2110 DIY repair caliper

In detail: vaz 2110 do-it-yourself repair support from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

With some problems and repairs of the VAZ 2110-2112 brake system, the necessary action will be to remove the front wheel support. If the task is, for example, to replace brake discs, then the caliper can be removed as an assembly without disconnecting anything else.

Below we will consider this procedure more clearly. So, for this repair we need the following tool:

  1. Balloon wrench and jack (for wheel removal)
  2. Roller or ratchet
  3. Socket head 17 mm

So, let's look at the order of actions that need to be performed.

  • Jack up the car
  • Remove the front wheel
  • Disconnect the brake hose from the engagement of the A-pillar
  • Remove the two caliper mounting bolts from the inside

See step-by-step instructions using the example of the VAZ 2110, which was made specifically for this article:

As you can see, this process can be completed in 5 minutes, the name is at hand, the necessary tool and an idea of ​​all the necessary actions. The new caliper complete with brake pads has a price of 2,000 rubles for the original Avtovaz products. If we consider cheaper analogs, then you can buy a caliper and for 1500 rubles - a piece.

Of course, in most cases you only have to change the necessary parts of this entire structure, because the cylinder, bracket and pads are sold separately. And many car owners simply do not make sense to buy all this assembly.

06/19/2018 (mileage 149728 km)
After replacing the front struts, or rather the installation of liners, different wear of the brake pads was found. The detected defect, souring of the caliper pistons, is not completely, but still moves with difficulty. Okay, it was decided to sort it out, lubricate it and put it back together. I bought Dafmi pads for this (420 rubles), brake fluid DOT-4, repair kit for the caliper

Video (click to play).

(so nichrome, the range of prices for pads has become from 300 to 1200 rubles per set, and all without thermoplates.

A long time ago I bought a high-temperature grease for the calipers, dear pancake
On the Internet, I found only one video of an adequate person who told about the disassembly and lubrication of the calipers (or rather the caliper, he disassembled one) on its basis, and I did it.
Let's start:
We put under the place of work which mat is old, not full of holes, the plastic bowl is not high or something else, in my case it is a plug for pipes without ventilation holes.

Be careful not to tear the brake hose itself, I almost broke it, I was sitting there tight.

You can, of course, not do this, if you want to get lost with the retaining ring, the bracket interferes greatly for the free installation of the ring.

Have you ever wondered what exactly your safety on the road depends on? You can, of course, refer to other road users or the condition of the roads. But it will be much more relevant to talk about the technical side of the issue. The hero of our today's article on the VAZ 2110 is a support.

Front brake cylinder VAZ 2110

The mechanism, incredibly simple in design and operation, is at the same time an extremely important part of your VAZ car. A properly working caliper can give you those precious few meters of stopping distance in reserve, which can save you from a terrible disaster or damage to the vehicle.

Not every motorist knows how to properly monitor and maintain the brake mechanism, has a vague idea of ​​how to dismantle it and, perhaps, will generally look at the interlocutor with an incomprehensible look at the mention of a certain VAZ caliper. But servicing this element of the brake system is quite simple and does not require much effort.

Caliper service VAZ 2110

On the road, you should not rely on the Almighty. Therefore, if you feel that something is wrong with the braking distance of the car, it is better to take the initiative in your own hands. Arm yourself with a modest arsenal of plumbing tools, consisting of a small number of open-end and socket wrenches, as well as a certain baggage of theoretical knowledge - get down to business.

The VAZ 2110 caliper is structurally an element that holds the brake pads and is responsible for the degree of their pressure on the brake discs. It is also responsible for even wear of the brake pads and guarantees the driver reliable braking in extreme situations. Thus, it is difficult to overestimate the importance of the caliper in the work of the car.

If by this time you have a quite reasonable question, and what can happen to the caliper on the VAZ 2110 (2112), we will be happy to answer you. The main cause of malfunctions is the "acidification" of moving elements, their coating with an oxide film, clogging due to the destruction of protective anthers or the use of improper lubrication, namely:

  • acidification of the main piston mechanism;
  • acidification of the guides.

Piston mechanism and caliper guides VAZ 2110

A clear sign of problems that a caliper can cause on VAZ cars is uneven wear of the brake pads and an increased braking distance. In this case, the VAZ pads must be changed without fail, and the caliper mechanism itself must be subjected to comprehensive diagnostics:

  • check the condition of the piston, the degree of its freedom, the presence of moisture, metal oxide, oxide formations and build-ups, the condition of the protective anthers;
  • similarly check the condition of the guides, make sure that there are no abnormal scoring, abrasion and deformation of the rod on the surface.

We must also not forget about the regular replacement of the brake fluid in the system. This should be done approximately every 40 thousand km. run VAZ-2110.

Because brake fluid is hydroscopic, it easily absorbs moisture, thereby oxidizing the piston mechanism and rendering it unusable. The piston stroke becomes difficult and there is uneven wear of the brake pads and wheel wedge.